2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S2000 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |